Research at the NL Faculty
At the NL Faculty, we carry out research within Natural Sciences as well as within Social Sciences and the Humanities.
Strong Basic Research
Basic research is a prerequisite of innovative and powerful applications. Below follows some examples of our strong basic research programmes.
Peak Research
According to the evaluation of our university in 2009, Quality and Impact, there are several internationally competitive and excellent research groups among the departments of the NL Faculty. The highest ranked areas are:
- Ecology
- Plant Biology
- Plant Protection
Sector Related Research
The researchers of the NL Faculty formulate, in dialogue with industry and authorities, important issues that have bearing on sustainable agriculture and forestry, for example:
- Production of biogas
- Biological methods of pest control
- Precision agriculture
- Conservation of biodiversity